[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
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[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+2]HTC Rezound (ADR6425/Vigor)[/SIZE]​

[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]Q1: I try to ask a question in a development thread, but I keep getting flamed or called a noob. Why?[/SIZE]

Respectfully, development threads located in the development forums for devices are not the right place to ask questions. You must first search using the sites search features for your answer. If an answer for your question cannot be found, then by all means please ask your question in the device forums "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" section. Which for the Rezound this section is found here: Rezound Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting.​

[SIZE=+1]Q2: I try to comment in my favorite developers thread in development, but I do not have 10 posts on XDA yet. What can I do?[/SIZE]

The 10 post rule is an XDA rule and will likely not change for the foreseeable future. It's intended purpose is to maintain cleanliness and order in our developers threads in the development section by preventing new members from asking questions that may have been answered already or posting random comments that are not development related in those threads. So what you can do is go to the question and answers section for your device to ask your questions (after searching of course), or, if you are knowledgeable enough, try to answer some of the questions you find in your device's forums or on XDA's questions and answers forums. You will gain your 10 posts soon enough, and even better, in the appropriate way.​

[SIZE=+1]Q3: I want to learn more about the Rezound such as the device's specs, where can I find that info?[/SIZE]

You may visit HTC's official device page here (once it is made available again ;) ), XDA's Wiki page for the HTC Rezound, or view the devices page on wikipedia HERE.​

[SIZE=+1]Q4: Is the HTC Rezound "unlockable"?[/SIZE]

Yes. Please see HERE for more info on unlocking the bootloader. Note that the HTC Rezound is a Verizon global device, and is therefore not SIM locked in any way.​

[SIZE=+1]Q5: Why does my screen go black when I'm on a phone call?[/SIZE]

Your proximity sensor is being incorrectly triggered. Most of the time, this is calibration problem rather than a sensor problem. To fix, download Chad0989's Rezound Proximity Sensor Calibrator app. You will see a "NEAR" reading on the screen. Slowly increase the High Threshold until you see a "FAR" reading. Increase the High Threshold by 3-5 more than it takes to trigger a "FAR" reading. Test the new settings by covering and uncovering the Verizon logo on the front of the phone. The reading should switch between NEAR and FAR. Check "Set on boot" and close the app. If this fix does not work for you, your proximity sensor is bad, and you will need to contact Verizon for a replacement phone.​

[SIZE=+1]Q6: Why is my MicroSD card not being read or found by the device?[/SIZE]

Please ensure your MicroSD card is formatted properly to fat32. More info on properly formatting an sd card can be found by doing a simple search in Google.​

[SIZE=+1]Q7: There is a bug in my favorite developers rom or other work. What can I do to help my developer?[/SIZE]

Developers LOVE it when users get involved in trying to help fix bugs. The best thing you can do is create a "logcat" of the bug and then use a service such as pastebin.com to paste the logcat and provide a link in the developers thread with a small description of the bug and how to replicate it. For more info on taking a logcat here are two links you should read to learn all you need about logcat.

Link 1: This is the official logcat guide straight from Google/Android. Click Here

Link 2: This is an awesome guide written by another XDA member. It is a great guide. Click Here​

[SIZE=+1]Q8: What is a custom recovery?[/SIZE]

A custom recovery takes the place of HTC's stock recovery once you root your phone. There are three custom recoveries TWRP (team win recovery project), CWMR (ClockworkMod Recovery) and Amon RA. When choosing which recovery to use, read the ROM/kernel op that you want to flash, most of the time they will tell you which recovery is sorted for their project. In most cases any of the recoveries work just fine, so ultimately the choice is up to you, but if you decide to go with a recovery that the developer did not recommend, you may not recieve support in that developers thread.
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[SIZE=+1]Q9: What is Wi-Fi Tether and how do I use it? (root only)[/SIZE]

Wi-Fi tether is used to share your phones data connection (3G/4G) with another WiFi enabled device. It is not recommended to use WiFi Tether as your primary home internet. Doing so could cause excessive data charges on your bill. For a more comprehensive explanation and how to install and use Click Here
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[SIZE=+1]Q10: What is ADB and how do I use it?[/SIZE]

Please see the official Google/Android ADB Guide
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[SIZE=+1]Q11: What is the proper way to install a Rom?[/SIZE]

In almost every case the proper instructions for flashing a custom Rom will be posted in the ROM's OP. The typical instructions consist of downloading the ROM, transferring it to the root of your SD Card, Checking MD5 Sum, reboot to recovery, perform factory data reset, wipe system, data, dalvik cache, and cache, followed by installing the ROM from your external SD Card. Please do not report bugs to the developer if you have flashed the latest version of the ROM over the previous version without wiping or following the instructions properly. If you do have bugs and have not seen those bugs reported in the development thread for the ROM previously, please take a logcat as instructed in Q7 and report it to the developer.​

This FAQ is by no means in order or complete.

The FAQ will be an on going project. With the help from the Rezound community we can work to make it more informative.

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE IMPROVEMENTS OR MORE QUESTIONS FOR THE FAQ.​

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